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Demolition won’t destroy memories at McCoy
As a bulldozer with a mechanical lobster claw latched hold of the base of a lamp post at McCoy Stadium, Steve Healy stood by documenting it all with his iPhone and a heavy heart. With a loud crunch, the aluminum post snapped like a twig, and fifty foot high lights toppled into the outfield like […]
Posted inLocal, Politics, Transportation
McKee says federal money for Washington Bridge is secured
The Trump administration has signed off on $220 million in previously appropriated federal grants to help replace the westbound Washington Bridge, Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee announced during a hastily arranged late afternoon news conference at the Statehouse on Thursday. The governor thanked President Trump and U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. “The full funding for […]
Posted inEducation, Local
Rhode Island eighth graders trek south to learn about the Civil Rights Movement
Each winter, eighth grade students at the Gordon School take a trip to Alabama and Georgia to visit historic sites associated with the Civil Rights Movement. The experience has had a profound impact on many students over the years, both professionally and personally. Morning host Luis Hernandez spoke about the trip with Viva Sandoval, an […]
Posted inEducation, Immigration, Local, Metro Desk
Deportations and detainments are having a chilling effect at Brown
On a recent sunny day in early spring, the Brown University main green space was filled with students sun-bathing. It’s hard to imagine now, but this time last year, the university was a major hub of pro-Palestinian activism. Now, with the ceasefire between Israel and the Palestinian territories collapsing and a Brown Medicine doctor deported, […]
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R.I. House passes bill to safeguard access to COVID-19 vaccines for children
The state House of Representatives this week approved legislation to ensure access to COVID-19 vaccines for children in Rhode Island even if the Trump administration rolls back federal approvals. The House voted 58-10 to approve a bill (H-5427A) to allow pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine to children age 3 or older. The bill, introduced […]
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Opponents, supporters debate R.I. ban on ‘assault-style’ firearms
A fierce debate over whether new sales of “military-style” firearms should be banned in Rhode Island took center stage during a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. Supporters including bill sponsor state Rep. Jason Knight (D-Barrington) argued that so-called “assault weapons” guns are too lethal and increase the risk of a mass shooting. […]
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How can Rhode Island prevent an increase in food deserts?
Interview highlights On what a food desert is defined as Sabina Matos: Food deserts are communities that don’t have access to grocery stores that provide them access to fresh food. An example of this is Woonsocket, a community, city that only has access to one supermarket. What we’re trying to do is to make sure […]
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Historic seasons for Bryant men’s basketball, JWU wrestling
Editor’s Note: Bryant University announced Wednesday evening that head men’s basketball coach Phil Martelli, Jr., stepped down. Virginia Commonwealth University said it had hired Martelli as its new head coach. Phil Martelli, Jr. had the weekend to savor his basketball team’s first trip to the first round of the NCAA Men’s Basketball Championships. Bryant, seeded […]
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Our CEO Pam Johnston on what’s next for The Public’s Radio & Rhode Island PBS
The Public’s Radio is currently in the process of reimagining our brand in a way that better reflects our recent merger with Rhode Island PBS. Our mission is to serve the listeners of Rhode Island and the south coast of Massachusetts. That’s not changing. But our name will be different, and we’d like you to […]
